The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed…

It seems human beings have always had a bit of an obsession with the world’s tallest things. From the arguably mythical existence of the Tower…

Having stood in the open air for over 750 years, the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura has a tale of time written across its face;…

Built in 1954, the 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is already a well sought out attraction for those visiting the…

Located in the beautiful prefecture of Nara, Japan, Tōdai-ji (Eastern Great Temple) is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to the…